Turkey Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get tender, jammy fruit without any mushiness. The filling is a simple mix of chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and olive oil, seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric for a warmly spiced depth that feels a little unexpected in the best way. Everything comes together in one baking dish with just a splash of water to keep things moist as they roast. Since this recipe is built entirely around fruit, nuts, oats, and pantry spices, there's no poultry or meat of any kind to navigate around — it's naturally free of those ingredients without any substitutions required. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but highly recommended if you want that extra glossy, sweet finish. This one works just as well as a cozy weeknight treat as it does on a holiday dessert table.
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4 servings
- 4 medium firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup water
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a melon baller or small spoon, core each apple from the top, removing the seeds and creating a cavity about 1 inch wide and 1½ inches deep, leaving the bottom of the apple fully intact so the filling stays in place.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Stir until the oats and walnuts are evenly coated and the mixture holds together loosely.
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